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Martyr

Quirinus

A martyr of Italy.

Feast
October 25old style November 7
Era
3rd century
Order
Martyrs

Life

Holy Martyr Quirinus (Cyrinus) was, according to the Orthodox calendars, a martyr of Rome, put to death in the 3rd century in the time of Diocletian. The sources consulted say nothing more of his life. He is a saint of the undivided Church, known from the Western calendars.

He is commemorated on 25 October, the liturgical date in the Orthodox calendar (the same day number on the old and new calendars).

Commemorated the same day October 25